Darrell: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “from Airelle”
- Origin
- French
- Say it
- DAIR-əl · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Usually from an English surname derived from Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airelle,' a place-name origin. The ultimate meaning is uncertain, but the surname source is the standard explanation.
How popular is Darrell?
Babies named Darrell in 2024123
2024 rank#1,466 boys
Peak year1958
Total US babies since 1880160,855
Darrell is fading: recent use is about 47% of its level ten years before.
Names like Darrell
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Darrell questions
What does the name Darrell mean?
Darrell means "from Airelle". It comes from French. Usually from an English surname derived from Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airelle,' a place-name origin. The ultimate meaning is uncertain, but the surname source is the standard explanation.
Is Darrell a boy or girl name?
Darrell is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Darrell?
123 US babies were named Darrell in 2024. Its peak year was 1958.
How do you pronounce Darrell?
Darrell is usually pronounced DAIR-əl.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.